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Removal of Strontium-90 from Milk

Journal Article · · Nature (London)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1038/198780a0· OSTI ID:4675707

A practical, efficient, safe, and inexpensive method is described for the removal of Sr/sup 90/ from milk. Milk is contacted with slightly soluble calcium phosphate and then separated from the added salts. About 90% of the Sr in raw milk is removed by the method. (C.H.)

Research Organization:
Univ. of Maryland, College Park
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
NSA Number:
NSA-17-025302
OSTI ID:
4675707
Journal Information:
Nature (London), Journal Name: Nature (London) Journal Issue: 4882 Vol. 198; ISSN 0028-0836
Publisher:
Nature Publishing Group
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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